Benefits of Installing a Tankless Water Heater

May 16, 2017
By
Roth Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

Share

If you’ve been thinking about switching to an on-demand or tankless
water heater from a storage tank model, you might be put off by the heftier
price tag and higher installation costs. To make an informed decision
on which type is the right option, be sure to weigh the upfront costs
against the following benefits you’ll gain from going tankless.

Prolonged Lifespan

On-demand units have the longest lifespan of all the different types of
water heaters, providing an average of 20 years of reliable service. If
you’re replacing a storage tank model with an expected lifespan
of just 10–13 years, be sure to factor in these additional savings
for a more accurate cost comparison.

Operating Cost Savings

Switching to a tankless water heater can reduce your household energy consumption
and utility bills. Water is heated on demand, so the appliance doesn’t
need to cycle continuously to maintain the temperature of 40 or 60 gallons
of hot water. Over the years, this can add up to substantial savings that
more than offset the higher initial cost.

Flexible Placement Choices

Tankless units are typically hung on a wall, and their compact size that’s
comparable to a small suitcase provides a lot of flexibility in where
they can be placed. The only constraints on the choice of location are
the necessary connections to the gas and electrical lines.

Cleaner Hot Water

When you have a tank-type appliance, there are accumulations of sediment,
scale and rust inside the tank, so the hot water that flows from your
fixtures contains minute bits of all three. With an on-demand model, the
water gets heated right in the piping, so it’s free from such particles.

Continuous Supply

Turning on a faucet or shower activates an on-demand heater, and it typically
takes a few seconds for hot water to begin flowing. Once it does, there’s
a limitless supply, so you won’t run out or have to wait for long
periods while a tank full heats up.

To learn more benefits of installing a tankless hot water heater in your
Portland home, contact us today at
Roth Heating & Cooling.